Recommendation LR.21
Recommendation Status: Expand
Work with and train landlords on prevention and diversion to help reduce eviction.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces housing discrimination and financial hardships through robust landlord training and tenant screening programs.
Keeping housing units occupied and well-maintained supports quality, safe living environments.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete Communities
Leading the Region
Inclusive
Economies
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
HomeScreen (Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation)
St. Louis Apartment Association
County Housing
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant
Tracking Implementation
Work on getting more landlords to participate in training program, including using incentives.
Tracking Success
Number of Evictions (Reduce)
If overperforming, what should we do?
Reduce training costs of program, such as offering the opportunity less frequently.
If underperforming, what should we do?